Russell Brand to play Cupid?

The 'Rock of Ages' actor - whose divorce from singer Katy Perry was finalised last month - is set to play the titular character in Joe Nussbaum's romantic comedy after Warner Bros. acquired the pitch for the 37-year-old comedian and Nik Linnen to produce.

The motion picture is set in the present day and will see Cupid - who is expected to be a more cynical version of the Greek God of affection, desire and love - tasked with creating a perfect romance, Variety reports.

Russell is also thought to be in talks to take on the lead role in raunchy comedy 'Pierre Pierre', which tells the story of a Frenchman who believes the human race has no meaning or purpose and embarks on a tricky journey from Paris to London to transport a stolen Mona Lisa painting.